The Town of Lake Clarke Shores has a contract with WM to collect garbage, trash, bulk items, recycling, and vegetation within the Town limits. The quick reference pick-up schedule is as follows:
South of Forest Hill Blvd.
- Monday: Small (rear-load) and large (clam truck) vegetation waste collection and bulk trash pickup
- Tuesday: Household garbage collection
- Friday: Recycling collection and household garbage collection
North of Forest Hill Blvd.
- Monday: Small vegetation waste collection only (rear-load)
- Tuesday: Large vegetation waste collection (clam truck), bulk trash pickup, recycling collection and household garbage collection
- Friday: Household garbage collection
VEGETATION
- Large waste vegetation must be no more than 5 feet in length or 50 pounds in weight. If your vegetation is larger or heavier than the allowed amount, contact Waste Management to schedule a special collection service. There is a charge for this service.
- Town Code states that vegetation and bulk must be placed in the swale no earlier than 24 hours prior to collection.
- NOTE: The Town Code provides that contractors and landscapers are responsible for the collection, transportation and disposal of all solid waste and vegetation generated by them.
RECYCLING
The town promotes recycling and provides plastic bins for your use. These bins are available at Town Hall. Use these bins as follows:
- Blue bin
- Aluminum cans, pie plates, foil, etc & steel cans
- Glass bottles and jars
- Milk and juice cartons and drink boxes
- Plastic containers #1-7 - No plastic bags or Styrofoam
- Yellow bin
- Newspapers
- Magazines, catalogs & unwanted mail
- Telephone books
- Cardboard boxes – ie: cereal, tissue & beverage Corrugated cardboard boxes - flatten and place next to recycling bins
GARBAGE
- Garbage must be placed in Town-issued garbage carts or it will not be picked up by WM.
WM PHONE NUMBER: (561) 547-4000 Having issues?
Hazardous Waste
WM will not pick up hazardous waste. Hazardous waste includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Paint, motor oil, gasoline, etc.
- Combustible items i.e.: propane tanks, and gas cans
- Corrosives and toxicants
Please call the Solid Waste Authority for information on how to properly dispose of these items. Their number is 561-697-2700.
NOTE: All containers, recycling bins, litter, garbage, refuse, rubbish and trash must be hidden from view from the street and cannot be placed at curbside for pickup prior to 7:00 p.m. on the night before pickup. The containers must be removed from curbside within 12 hours following collection. Please remember that garbage containers must be kept tightly covered at all times. This will help contain odors and could also keep dogs, cats and other wildlife from disturbing your garbage.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
FULL COST FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
In Accordance With Section 403.7049, Florida Statues, the full cost of solid waste management services within the Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Florida for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, is noted below:
RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION SERVICE (CART)
$21.32 per month
COMMERCIAL COLLECTION SERVICE (DUMPSTER)
Collection per cubic yard is $12.81*
* This amount does not include container rental rates, ancillary and other charges.
The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County separately collects processing and disposal costs through an annual non-ad valorem assessment.